As a WJCU listener, you play a crucial role in helping us bring live, non-commercial content to the greater Cleveland area and the world. During our annual Radiothon this week, we ask you to help us continue our mission by pledging your support with a modest donation. Every penny of your Radiothon donation is used by WJCU to meet ever-increasing technology and operational expenses.

Donate to help keep WJCU around for the world’s best listeners for many years to come!

Premium gifts

As our way of saying thanks for your support, we’ll send you one of our awesome gifts:

$10+
Online or call-in

Thank you card

Everyone pledging at the $10 level or above will receive a handwritten thank you note from the WJCU staff and an acknowledgement that serves as a donation confirmation for tax purposes.
Above the $10 level, we have a number of selectable premiums. These gifts are not cumulative—you’ll only receive the premium at the level you select.
$25
Online or call-in

WJCU bumper magnet -or- WJCU air freshener

New! Treat your car to even more WJCU this year! Let us help keep the air in there as fresh as the music we play, or slap our magnet on the back to let everyone behind you know what you’re listening to.
$40
Call-in only! Limited hours and availablity

Merchant of the Day gift card -or- DJ special

One of two $40 premiums is available only by phone at specific times:
  • Heights Merchant of the Day: gift card / tickets from a local business (only available during The Heights)
  • Show-specific items: Certain DJs will announce a special item only available when you pledge during their shows. If you’d like a special item from your favorite show, be sure to listen this week and phone in!
$50
Online or call-in
A mockup of a shot glass with the WJCU logo on it

WJCU shot glass

The WJCU logo and the ever-useful shot glass have joined forces once again this year, and they could soon be coming to a counter near you.
$60
Online or call-in
A mockup of the front of a T-shirt made of dark blue fabric with the text

WJCU limited edition Station of the Year T-shirt

New! This year’s T-shirt celebrates WJCU winning ISBC’s 2024 Station of the Year award. Featuring a deep blue fabric, it’s emblazoned with the WJCU logo with its victory wreath.
$75
Online or call-in
A mockup of a black plastic water bottle with the WJCU logo on it

WJCU water bottle

New! Show off our logo as you keep hydrated every day and in all situations with this trusty water bottle.
$100
Online or call-in
A mockup of a dark baseball cap with a large WJCU logo centered on the front

WJCU ballcap

New! This baseball cap could keep your head covered and the sun out of your eyes with our logo front and center!
$100
Call-in only! Limited hours and availablity

Guest appearance

Join your favorite WJCU personality on the air for one hour! This is only available for some shows. Tune in this week to find out if your favorite show is participating—the host will mention the guest appearance if it’s available.
$125
Online or call-in
A mockup of the front of a black full zip hoodie with the WJCU logo to the left of the zipper

WJCU full zip hoodie

New! Perfect for staying warm, add another layer and rep WJCU with this full zip hoodie.

Pledge information

WJCU needs your support! We ask only once a year for your financial support in keeping us on the air. WJCU is a 501-C3 not-for-profit organization and your contribution is tax-deductible.

You can call us at 1-216-397-4438 to donate by phone or pledge online.

Our online donation system is set up securely, so no one at the station or the university will ever see your credit card information. WJCU will never sell or share your information. We value our relationship with you!

For pledges by check, be advised that we will not send invoices or reminders. In order to receive your premium on time, be sure to mail your check before Friday, March 10. Please send checks, payable to “WJCU”, to:

WJCU Radio
1 John Carroll Blvd.
University Heights, OH 44118

You will receive an acknowledgment letter suitable for IRS record-keeping shortly after we receive your check. Please allow up to 4 additional weeks for delivery of your premium, which ships separately.

This year, you’ll have the option to pick up your thank you gifts during our Pick-Up Party. The event will be on Wednesday, March 26 from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm in the O’Malley Center atrium on the John Carroll University campus. Can’t make it? No problem! We’ll be happy to ship your thank you gifts to you.

More info

More information and answers to frequently asked questions are available in our Radiothon 2025 is here! post.

To be able to continue creating great radio, we need you! Your donation helps keep us alive. We greatly appreciate your support in making Radiothon 2025 a success and keeping WJCU on the air for years to come.